Ora et labora – prayer and work: so the motto of St Benedict goes. This maxim finds its primary manifestation in the Benedictine monasteries of the world, where religious divide their days between the singing of the praises of God and the work of human hands. This month, the fruits of monastic labour will arrive at Westminster, when Monastic Order come to deliver a wonderful tasting event on the Feast of St John Southworth.
Monastic Order is a company owned by a local London-based Catholic family which imports and distributes beers and wines from Europe’s great monasteries. Initially founded to support the Benedictine priory in the birthplace of Saint Benedict himself, Norcia, Monastic Order has expanded to selling the drinks of a dozen monasteries.
This tasting event is an opportunity for you to hear more about the monastic renaissance happening in Norcia and Le Barroux which produce some of the best monastery beers and wines today. As you learn more about these flourishing houses of prayer you will taste 3 beers and 3 wines from four different monasteries, expertly guided through the flavour profiles.
As we will be marking the feast of Saint John Southworth that day you will have the opportunity to then celebrate with a full glass of any one of the tasted beers or wines alongside a carefully selected charcuterie offering during the post-tasting social. A raffle will be held in which you will have the opportunity to win some of the rarest drinks in the world such as the renowned Westvleteren 12 the proceeds of which will go towards the work of the Friends supporting the sacred fabric of the Cathedral.
To enjoy fine monastic produce on a summers evening on the feast day of our great martyr St John Southworth – fewer things are sweeter than this.
Early bookings will receive a complimentary gift – a handsome branded goblet from Monastic Order. Numbers for this promotion are strictly limited – so book now to avoid disappointment!
